Top Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in California

Federal agencies track the number of people who enter rehab and overdose due to drug addiction or alcoholism each year. Studies from the CDC and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) show that:^1,2

Temecula men overdose at a rate 132% higher than women

Riverside County experienced a rise of 47% in drug-related overdose deaths

Alcohol-related overdoses rose 32% in the same period

1,801 people died in 2020 in Riverside County due to an overdose

Temecula has a range of affordable and low-cost treatment options. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are four federally certified rehab centers in Temecula. If you’re comfortable
traveling, there are 12 rehab centers within 15 miles of the city center, 42 within 25 miles, and 290 rehabs within 50 miles.⁴

If you’re a member of a federally recognized native tribe, you could qualify for care from a native rehab center. RSBCIHI (Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc.) offers substance abuse treatment services, including specialized therapy, for example.

Private Insurance is Accepted at Most Temecula Rehab Centers

Rehabs in Temecula tend to accept payment from many private insurance companies, such as holistic rehab center Ranch Creek Recovery. They accept Cigna, Beacon, Magellan, MultiPlan, and many other insurance companies. Rancho Milagro also accepts private insurance, as well as self-pay if you’re able to afford that option.

Call the rehab you’re interested in to learn more about the insurance plans they accept and other financing options or call your insurance company. The number on the back of your insurance ID card will direct you to a representative who can give you plan details and referrals to local in-network rehabs.

Medicare and Medicaid

There are two government health insurance programs for those that can’t afford and/or don’t qualify for private insurance. Medicaid is income-based health insurance, called Medi-Cal in California, and Medicare is for those age 65 and older or those living with a disability. Both programs are similar in that they dramatically lower the cost of insurance, but they have different covered services and fees.

Medi-Cal typically covers the cost of all medical care, as long as it qualifies for payment. There are often no fees for care or prescription medication, though your plan details may differ from the next person.

Medicare is a health insurance coverage program for people aged 65 and older or disabled. This program pays for various services in outpatient programs or residential rehab centers, such as:

• Telehealth services for online doctors appointments and assessments
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) such as methadone or suboxone
• Substance abuse and depression screenings
• Inpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs

There are fees associated with inpatient rehab, such as a $1,600 deductible (in 2023) and co-insurance fees after two months of treatment.⁵ Medicare will not cover the cost of a private room or nurse. Also, it’s important to note that if you receive rehab services in a psychiatric hospital instead of a general hospital, Medicare will only cover services for 190 days during your lifetime.

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (June 2021). Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2019.
2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
3. California Legislative Information. (September 9, 2020). SB-855 Health Coverage: Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
5. Medicare.gov. (2022). Inpatient Mental Health Care Coverage.